Flu Pandemic : World Health Organisation ( WHO ) stressed : All nations will need access to
vaccine, spread unstoppable.
Accordine to reports, Britain is gearing up to vaccinate its entire population against A(H1N1). 20,000,000 Britons are expected to get their shots by
coming Christmas, with the remainder getting theirs by
middle of 2010.
( speedy and efficient ).British Medical Association : We want to get cracking before we get a
second wave which is
more virulent. Latest research claimed that the H1N1 virus causes more
lung damage than ordinary seasonal flu strains.
What about Singapore ? As reported : When such a vaccine becomes available, it will be sold at GP clinics and be available to the public.
Anyone who wants the vaccine will be able to approach their doctor for it, when it becomes available.
Those who wish to be vaccinated will have to pay for it. Patients who have difficulty paying for the drug will be given the necessary assistance.
MOH is currently evaluating tender submissions to supply the vaccine, without revealing more details.